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E631 TEP

1987 Reliant Rialto

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,250 mi
Last recorded74,250 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1987 Reliant Rialto57,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE631 TEP
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 74,250 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 71,437 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 71,437 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 67,958 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 67,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 64,223 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 64,223 miles

Centre Front Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Inner Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 7,781 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 7,428 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

oil leak

petrol pipes corroded and in a poor condition

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?

Based on 33,460 MOT tests across 4,287 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
1,246
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
4,287
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 1,438
Stop lamp not working 1,105
Brake pipe excessively corroded 762
position lamp(s) not working 749
parking brake recording little or no effort 667
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E631 TEP is a 1987 Reliant Rialto in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1987 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 57,353 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Reliant Rialto fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 1,438 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E631 TEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Reliant Rialto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E631 TEP registered?

E631 TEP is a 1987 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 December 1987.

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